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Accelerated Degree Program: B.A./B.S. in Christian Studies (Applied Ministry)/M.A. in Christian Education
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The Accelerated BA/BS in Christian Studies (Applied Ministry)/M.A. in Christian Education degree plan prepares students planning for careers in church-related vocations, providing a seamless interface between undergraduate and graduate degrees. Through Christ-centered higher education, students prepare to work as leaders in local church ministry—serving in roles such as ministers of education, ministers of adults, ministers of youth, ministers of business administration, ministers of missions, and more.
DBU students in Christian Studies with an overall 3.0 GPA and 3.0 GPA in upper-level Christian Studies can declare their intention to apply for the Accelerated BA/BS/MACE Degree at 75 hours. Students can apply for the Master of Arts in Christian Education degree program at 90 hours (including current enrollment). A minimum of 32 credit hours must be done in residence at DBU. Upon acceptance by the Graduate Office, they will be admitted to the MACE degree and begin master’s courses during the senior year.
Note: Church Membership Requirement (for Admission into the Ph.D. in Leadership Studies’ Ministry Concentration, Master’s Ministry Degrees, and Advanced Ministry Certificate Programs): Within the last 12 months the applicant must have been an active member of a Christian church that holds Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and who holds solely the Old Testament and the New Testament as sacred Scripture. Click for Church Membership form.
Course Requirements
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B.A.
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B.S. |
| Computer Science |
3 |
3 |
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COSC
1301 |
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| Developing a Christian
Mind |
3 |
3 |
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DCM
2301 |
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| English
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12 |
9 |
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ENGL
1301, 1302,
and 2301
and/or 2302 |
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| Fine
Arts |
3
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3 |
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FINE 1306 |
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| Foreign
Language |
6-14* |
0 |
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*Six
hours at the 2000 level if adequate prerequisites are
met |
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| Foundations
for Excellence |
0-1
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0-1 |
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FOUN
1101 is required of all first year
and transfer students with fewer than 15 credit hours
(AP, CLEP, IB, or dual/concurrent credit earned while
in high school does not count towards these 15 credit
hours). |
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| History |
6
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6 |
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HIST
1301, 1302,
2301,
or 2302 |
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| Kinesiology |
0-2
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0-2 |
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KNES
1101 and one additional activity course (KNES
1102-1122);
for veterans or those 25 years of age or older prior to
enrollment at DBU, KNES courses are waived |
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| Mathematics |
3-4
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3-4 |
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(B.A.) MATH
1301 or 1303
or 1307
or 1405
(B.S.) MATH
1303 or 1307
or 1405
[eMAT
Advising Tool required prior to registering for any
Math class or any class for which the eMAT is a prerequisite].
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| Natural
Science (1000 or 2000 level
courses only) |
3-4
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15 |
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One laboratory
science (B.A.) or 15 semester hours of laboratory science
(B.S.) selected from two or more areas of Biology, Chemistry,
Geology, Physical Science, or Physics |
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| Religion |
6-12
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6-12 |
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RELI
1301, 1302,
and six additional credit hours depending on credit hours
transferred at time of initial enrollment |
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| Social
Science (1000 or 2000 level
courses only) |
6 |
6 |
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POLS
2301 American National Government required for all
students. An additional 3 credit hours may be selected
from Economics, Philosophy, Political
Science, Psychology, or Sociology |
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| Applied Ministry Courses |
24 |
24 |
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Shared Courses B.A./M.A. (12 hours)
Required Courses (9 hours):
The student will have the opportunity of selecting one course from the following courses (3 hours):
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| Electives |
26-45 |
32-42 |
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Sufficient
to complete 126-credit-hour minimum for bachelor's degree,
including 42 upper-level semester hours. |
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Additional M.A. in Christian Education Requirements:
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MACE Core Courses (18 hours):
| MACE 5302 |
Biblical Servant Leadership |
| MACE 6301 |
Introduction to Christian Education |
| MACE 6304 |
Philosophy and Principles of Christian Education |
| MACE 6307 |
Church and Business Administration |
| MACE 6308 |
Evangelism, Missions, and Growth Through Education Ministry |
| MACE 6310 |
Ministry Practicum (S-L) |
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Concentrations: Students may choose from the MACE concentrations listed below to take 12 hours in a specialized field:
| General |
Family Ministry |
| Adult Ministry |
Leading the Nonprofit Organization |
| Business Ministry |
Missions Ministry |
| Collegiate Ministry |
Small Group Ministry |
| Communication Ministry |
Student Ministry |
| Counseling Ministry |
Worship Ministry |
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| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED 156
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(S-L) = Course(s) with field-based service-learning component.
Minimum GPA Required for Graduation from Dallas Baptist University
DBU requires a minimum cumulative, major, and minor GPA of 2.0 (comprised of transfer and DBU hours).
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